Breaking down barriers

For many of us, the places we live and work in are becoming more diverse. Increased geographical mobility, greater recognition of the rights of minority groups, and more people with disabilities living within mainstream communities mean our societies are rapidly transforming.   

Research evidence suggests that diversity in leadership teams, workforces and society is highly valuable and can drive better performance and standards of living. Yet we know there are still significant barriers to inclusion and achievement of equitable rights for women, indigenous people, people from ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities, older people and some religious groups.   

This theme focuses on the meaning of diversity and the different ways this can be conceptualised.   

We’re also interested in the different policies, services and mechanisms that have been used to drive equity and social inclusion. 

Competitive advantage

Attention to equity, diversity and inclusion outcomes is crucial to successful business practice, public sector management and effective policy implementation. Researchers within this theme have a broad range of theoretical and practical expertise in addressing these issues, with specialities in gender and disability. We’ve undertaken research and consultancy work for state, territory and federal governments and non-government organisations.

Our researchers

Head of School and Professor in Public Sector Management Strategy Deborah Blackman
Head of School and Professor in Public Sector Management Strategy
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Senior Lecturer in Public Sector Management Fiona Buick
Senior Lecturer in Public Sector Management
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School of Business Integrity Coordinator James Connor
School of Business Integrity Coordinator
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Professor of Public Service Research Helen Dickinson
Professor of Public Service Research
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Senior Lecturer Caroline Doyle
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Associate Professor Sharron O'Neill
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Postgraduate Coordinator and Associate Professor of Human Resource Management Sue Williamson
Postgraduate Coordinator and Associate Professor of Human Resource Management
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